Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Family
As dusk approached, the rain gradually subsided, and although the setting sun was near its end, it stubbornly cast a ray of golden light from between the heavy clouds, making the entire sky seem like an unfolding painting of flowing colors.
Against this backdrop, Yide, looking somewhat weary, slowly stepped into his home.
The door opened softly, and upon hearing the sound, the Lyney siblings immediately cheered and rushed to greet him.
Looking at the adorable faces of the Lyney siblings, the fatigue and gloom in Yide's heart dissipated a lot.
"Father, what's wrong?" Lynette asked, gazing at Yide's blood-stained clothes, her concern overflowing.
Yide calmly replied, "Don't worry, I'm fine. Lyney, take Lynette to the study first, I'll be there shortly. I need to take a shower and change these clothes. Afterward, I have something extremely important to tell you."
"Okay, Father," Lyney responded softly, then gently took Lynette's small hand, leading her towards the study.
Yide then entered the bathroom, letting the hot water pour down, washing away the blood and fatigue from his body.
As the water flowed, his body and spirit were cleansed.
Just as Yide was immersed in the comfort of the hot water, the system's voice suddenly sounded in his mind, clear and mechanical: "Congratulations to the host for completing the trial event - Slaughtering the Marechaussee Phantom and Fontaine nobles, gaining 3200 trial points."
Previously, he had used 800 trial points to exchange for the Silver Sword, so now he had a total of 6100 points remaining, enough for him to purchase a Vision.
Without any hesitation, he immediately opened the system store and quickly found the Vision purchase option among the many choices.
He chose a Cryo Vision because, for some reason, he felt a special affinity for Cryo.
As the purchase command was issued, a pure white Vision suddenly appeared in his hand.
It emitted a faint chill, as if it possessed life.
Yide stared at the Vision, a strange and indescribable feeling welling up in his heart.
Through this Vision, he could clearly feel the Cryo elements permeating the surroundings.
These Cryo elements were like active spirits in his perception, waiting for his call.
As long as he was willing, he could mobilize these elements, allowing them to operate in a certain form and trajectory, for his use.
After taking a shower, Yide changed into a set of clean and comfortable home clothes, and his whole person immediately looked refreshed.
He entered the study and saw Lyney and Lynette standing obediently by the desk, on which was placed a cup of steaming coffee, emitting an enticing aroma.
He sat down in the chair, gently picked up the coffee cup, and took a sip.
The rich and warm taste of the coffee instantly spread in his mouth, flowing into his stomach, bringing an unparalleled sense of comfort.
He turned to look at Lyney and Lynette, "Lyney, Lynette, in a few days, I will be leaving Fontaine to stay in the Fortress of Meropide for a while."
Hearing this news, Lynette's eyes instantly turned red, and she threw herself into Yide's arms, tears falling like broken beads, "Father, I don't want you to leave! I promise to study harder in the future, not be playful anymore, and not sleep in anymore. Please don't go, okay?"
Her voice was filled with endless pleading and reluctance.
Lyney also pursed his lips tightly, obviously trying to suppress his emotions.
Yide gently stroked Lynette's head, sighed softly, and then said to Lyney, who had a sad expression, "Lyney, in the days I'm away, you must take good care of yourself and Lynette. If you encounter trouble, go to Arlecchino and Ms. Furina, they can solve all the problems."
After listening, Lyney suppressed the sadness in his heart and said in a firm tone, "Father, please rest assured, I will take good care of my sister."
Yide looked at Lyney with eyes full of relief.
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the study door, and Old Dirk walked in with Lindsay.
Lindsay looked excited, as if she had some important news to share.
"Baron Yide, do you remember our previous agreement?" she asked, her eyebrows dancing.
Yide was not in the mood to pay attention to her at this time, "Ms. Lindsay, I don't have time to talk about these things with you now, please go home first."
Lindsay didn't seem to mind his cold attitude, still maintaining a bright smile, "Baron Yide, what if I told you that I know the whereabouts of the culprit in the recent serial disappearances of young girls?"
Hearing that Lindsay knew the whereabouts of the culprit, Yide was shocked and immediately stood up from his chair. He still felt very regretful about Vacher's escape at the critical moment.
At this moment, his mood was stirred by Lindsay's words.
However, he quickly calmed his excited emotions and asked steadily, "Can you be sure that that person is indeed the real culprit in the serial disappearances of young girls?"
Seeing Yide's reaction, Lindsay nodded with satisfaction, and then said in a confident tone, "I saw with my own eyes that he fled out of the entrance of the Fleuve Cendre in a panic."
These words immediately convinced Yide that Lindsay was telling the truth. He decisively said, "Lindsay, I agree to you joining the West Factory. Now, take me to find that culprit immediately."
"Okay," Lindsay responded concisely.
Under Lindsay's guidance, Yide passed through the narrow and intricate streets of the slums, and finally arrived at a hidden house.
This house was dilapidated and inconspicuous, and there was not much that was special compared to the surrounding buildings, but Yide felt a strange sense of familiarity.
He carefully looked around and suddenly realized that this was next door to Elsa's residence.
This discovery shocked him. Who would have thought that Vacher, the culprit who cruelly murdered Eva back then, had not moved far from the crime scene, but was hiding right next door.
Yide's eyes gradually turned cold.
Vacher, I will let you know what true cruelty is!